Older rubber tree and oil palm tree plantations in tropical Malaysia release more carbon dioxide from the soil into the atmosphere than younger groves, according to new research in the Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science.
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Myelo Therapeutics GmbH announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an Orphan Drug Designation to its orally applied new chemical entity Myelo001 for the treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS).
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Advertisers are expected to spend a combined $66bn on sponsorship this year, though fewer than one in five are confident that they can actually measure the business value return of the sponsorships they undertake.
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CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited ("CITIC Telecom CPC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1883) together with leading online education provider TutorABC announce their continuous collaboration in reaching new heights for global Edtech development.

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In its annual Martech Report, top ten international accountancy firm Moore Stephens, along with WARC, the worldwide authority on advertising and media effectiveness, has valued the global marketing technology market at an estimated $99.9 billion.
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Major events under the "In Style, Hong Kong" mega promotion in Ho Chi Minh City concluded today, including a symposium that highlighted Hong Kong's professional services, an expo that showcased products from Hong Kong's leading brands, and a gala dinner that forged closer ties between business communities from Hong Kong and Vietnam.
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RetailEX ASEAN 2018 ("RetailEX"), an annual international trade exhibition and conference that caters to retailers and brands focusing on the ASEAN market, opened Wednesday and runs through 21 September at Halls 3 and 4, at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok.
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Asian Downstream Summit is the anchor oil and gas event during Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), hosted by the Energy Market Authority. The event will gather 1,000+ industry professionals and oil & gas leaders under one roof to offer insights on the latest innovations in the industry. Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is expected to attract over 10,000+ energy professionals in Singapore.
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Chong Hing Bank Limited (the "Bank"; stock code: 1111) has announced today the results of its earlier proposed Rights Issue on the basis of one Rights Share for every two Shares at the subscription price of HK$14.26 per Rights Share. Dealings in the Rights Shares, in their fully-paid form, are expected to commence on the Stock Exchange at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 26 September 2018.

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Blockpass confirmed today that they have signed a deal to invest in and partner with video verification solutions provider Fully-Verified.
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Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and security, announced that the company will showcase GDPR-ready enterprise access control solutions at Security Essen 2018 including its latest range of biometric readers, multi-band RF card readers, mobile credentials and access control software platform.
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The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) launched its international mega-promotions "In Style, Hong Kong Symposium" and "In Style, Hong Kong Expo" at GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam today.
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New global research taking the "pulse" of board directors around the world shows directors are most concerned about the "poverty or income inequality" facing their countries.

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WARC, the global authority on advertising and media effectiveness, has today released the Effective Innovation Report 2018, highlighting key trends of the world's most original marketing thinking.
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According to new statistics released by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the number of visitors to Taiwan from the countries of Southeast Asia in the first half of 2018 broke through the 120,000 mark, growth of 17% over the same period last year.
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As a super platform with powerful network effects, Meituan Dianping will blossom and flourish, according to Kathy Xu, founder and president of Capital Today, one of the first independent private equity firms in China.

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The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL) will open on 23 September, connecting Hong Kong to China's 25,000-kilometre trans-national high-speed rail network. This vast network offers direct trains to 44 destinations across the mainland, including six short-haul destinations in Guangdong Province, and 38 long-haul destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai and Changsha.
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Chong Hing Bank Limited (the "Bank"; stock code: 01111) completed on 21 August 2018 the new share allotment under a subscription agreement entered into with Guangzhou Metro Investment Finance (HK) Limited ("GZ Metro") by allotting and issuing 70,126,000 Subscription Shares of the Bank at the Subscription Price of HK$14.26 per Subscription Share to GZ Metro.
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The 4th DATE Expo is being organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and co-organized by the Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Association, Chinese Non-Store Retailer Association, Taiwan Association of Logistics Management, and Taiwan E-Commerce and Startup Association.
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